US 19 Lucky Duck...lings

When a call came in about a citizen walking along US 19, deputies weren't quite sure what they were headed to, and they definitely didn't think it would involve a couple of adorable ducklings. The citizen was attempting to rescue two ducklings that were crossing the highway when they fell down a storm drain. Mom was nowhere in sight and as busy as US 19 is, who knows what happened. Thanks to this caring citizen and Deputies Urf and Norton, the ducklings (who amazingly appeared uninjured) were safely retrieved and taken to Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife to get checked out. When you find injured or orphaned wildlife: CALL FIRST. Experts will guide you on whether and how to help before they arrive Help only if it is safe for you to do so Don't offer food or water to injured wildlife Keep your distance and monitor the animal (mom could be nearby) Try to keep other people and pets away from the area Whether it's a bird, a turtle, or any other creature, Pinellas County has some amazing organizations ready to help: Birds In Helping Hands: 727-365-4592 (serves ALL Pinellas County wildlife, not just birds!) Seaside Seabird Sanctuary: 727-391-6211 Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife: 813-598-5926 Raptor Center of Tampa Bay: 813-205-1851 SPCA Tampa Bay (Largo): 727-586-3592 For more tips on what to do if you find an injured or baby bird: seasideseabirdsanctuary.org/bird-rescue/